New voice on Capitol Hill

AUTHOR(S)

Edmonson, R. G.

PUB. DATE

November 2003

SOURCE

Journal of Commerce (1542-3867);11/17/2003, Vol. 4 Issue 46, p30

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Reports on the formation of the Congressional Port Security Caucus to critique the U.S. government's efforts at port, vessel and cargo security. Content of a report the caucus would make; Procedure followed by the caucus to solicit response from carriers, ports and shippers; Role of U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-Me.) in supporting port security; Assessment on the effectiveness of congressional caucuses.

ACCESSION #

11462832

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